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Échange linguistique anglais-français
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Avez-vous envie d'apprendre le français et d'aider les francophones à pratiquer l'anglais? Vous souhaitez apprendre l'anglais et aider les anglophones à pratiquer le français? Rejoignez notre groupe informel gratuit. Formulaire…
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English/French Language Exchange
Thu, September 11, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Interested in learning French and helping French speakers practice English? Interested in learning English and helping English speakers practice French? Come join our free informal group. Sign up for the interest list: https://bit.ly/BRLEnglishFrench2025
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Resume Review with Dress For Success
Thu, September 11, 2025
12:30 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Need to refresh your resume? We're excited to partner with Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia to offer resume review services and job search assistance on the first Thursday of each month! Resume review will be offered on first-come, first-served basis. Get help from…
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Leveraging AI for Job Search: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Thu, September 11, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Virtual
Join our dynamic and interactive workshop designed to harness the power of AI in elevating your job search strategy. Learn how to comfortably use AI tools to craft tailored resumes, compelling cover letters, and standout LinkedIn profiles. This hands-on session offers practical, real-world…
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Sew What?! Evening ROOM 108 Sewcial-Needle Crafts
Thu, September 11, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Sew What?! Is a clever and creative get together for crafters who do crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, and more. Want to share what you're making with other fabric crafters? Join us to collaborate and learn. In-person, Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 in ROOM…
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Trymaine Lee | A Thousand Ways to Die : The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America
Thu, September 11, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Cost: $5.00
The Author Events Series presents Trymaine Lee | A Thousand Ways to Die : The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America In Conversation with James Peterson A few years ago, Trymaine Lee, though fit and only 38, nearly died of a heart attack. When his then five-year-old daughter, Nola, asked…
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Movement Mornings-Chair Yoga
Fri, September 12, 2025
10:10 A.M.
Fox Chase Library
Join Dr. Jerika from Yoga4Philly for a weekly Chair Yoga session. All levels welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Fox Chase Library!
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Computer Basics
Fri, September 12, 2025
10:30 A.M.
Holmesburg Library
Just the basics, including how to use a mouse, the keyboard, desktop navigation, connecting to the internet, and browser navigation. To sign up or for more information, please stop in or call the library at 215-685-8756. Class size may be limited.
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English Conversation Group - Intermediate+
Fri, September 12, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. This group is for intermediate/advanced English speakers and is led by Free Library volunteer Philip. The group will meet in BRIC 60 on the ground floor. …
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Philly Civics Fair and Panel Discussion
Sat, September 13, 2025
9:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
The 2nd annual Philly Civics Fair will be held at Parkway Central Library. This event is free and open to all ages. A variety of Philadelphia non-profits, educational, and government agencies will offer information on civics, justice, law, and the courts. At 10:00 a.m. there will…
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Container Gardening with Native Plants
Sat, September 13, 2025
12:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Container gardening is ideal for Philadelphians with limited space or mobility limitations. You can use a variety of locations, from window boxes, doorways, steps, decks, patios, balconies or rooftops. And containers in established gardens add extra and unique design elements to the space.…
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Portraits of America: Miniature Painting Workshop
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Art Department
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Parkway Central Library
Who gets to be remembered in history? Who has been overlooked or deliberately erased? Who should have their portrait hanging in the museum? Come look at examples of historical and contemporary portrait painting and be inspired to create your own unique portrait. All supplies will be provided.…
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Chess Club @ Coleman
Sat, September 13, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Are you already a chess enthusiast? Or, maybe you want to learn to play chess? Whether you are an experienced chess player or are new to the game, we welcome you to join the Chess Club @ Coleman for some afternoons of chess learning and competition. We will meet on select Saturday afternoons…
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English as a Second Language
Mon, September 15, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…
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Adult Basic Literacy Classes
Mon, September 15, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
Do you know an adult who wants to learn to read or write? We are offering FREE basic literacy course for adults to help them improve their basic skills. For more information, call 215-868-8664 or email adultlearning@freelibrary.org. Adult Basic Literacy classes at Kingsessing…
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Drawing Club
Mon, September 15, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Nicetown-Tioga Library
Work on your drawing skills at the library's drawing club! Draw from your imagination or a still life, join Quinn and let's flex those artsy muscles! For kids in High School up through seniors. No art skills are needed and materials will be provided.
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Federal Employee Transition Workshop
Mon, September 15, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join fellow federal workers for a workshop aimed at updating resumes, leveraging LinkedIn and other job search tools, and networking to help transition to your next rewarding role. Registration is required, please register here: tinyurl.com/libraryfedworkshop Workshop Features: -…
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Stitch Craft
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Folks of all ages who knit, sew, crochet, weave, or stitch are welcome to bring their projects and join us to work on them in the company of other crafty people! Some materials and assistance may be provided based on availability. Mondays at 5:00 PM.
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PMC Shares Workshop: Threats to the Independence of PA's Judiciary
Mon, September 15, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Social Science and History Department
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Parkway Central Library
The independence of our Judiciary, the third branch of government, is crucial to the continuance of our democracy. There are various threats and challenges to this important institution. This will be a conversation about these threats, and how concerned Pennsylvanians can take action to defend…
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English as a Second Language
Tue, September 16, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Wyoming Library
Community College of Philadelphia is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. There is no cost to you and textbooks will be provided. Interested learners must complete a placement test. Test dates are scheduled for 7/8 and 7/10. Up to 30 individuals can…